US Bridges

Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.30 MI N of CR 03 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A130

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 95 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesWv 42 (t)
CrossesNorth Fork Lunice Creek
Location0.30 MI N of CR 03 Sls
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates39.11958, -79.17256
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 42 (t) over North Fork Lunice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.